Wallace County, Kansas

Survey Area KS199• Kansas

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). The most common soil order is Mollisols — grassland soils with a thick, dark, fertile topsoil rich in organic matter. This report summarizes the major soil map units across the survey area to help you understand what to expect when buying, building, or gardening in Wallace County, Kansas. Search your address to find the exact soil composition, drainage, and series details at your specific location.

Soil Map Unit	Acres	Drainage	Hydro Group	Dwellings	Septic
Ulysses silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	172K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Keith silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	72K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Buffalo Park silt loam, 3 to 6 percent slopes	57K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Ulysses silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	53K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Colby silt loam, 3 to 6 percent slopes	51K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Colby silt loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes	38K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Kim-Otero complex, 6 to 25 percent slopes	26K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Kuma silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	13K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Goshen silt loam, rarely flooded	13K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Bridgeport silt loam, rarely flooded	13K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Somewhat limited
Midway clay, 7 to 30 percent slopes	12K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Bridgeport loam, occasionally flooded	8K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Bankard loamy sand, occasionally flooded	8K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Canyon loam, 5 to 30 percent slopes	7K	Somewhat excessively drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Caruso loam, occasionally flooded	6K	Somewhat poorly drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Satanta loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Bankard sandy loam, rarely flooded	5K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Buffalo Park-Ulysses silt loams, 1 to 3 percent slopes, eroded	5K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Manter fine sandy loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes	3K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Not limited
Bridgeport silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes	3K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Somewhat limited

Soil Orders in This Area

The USDA classifies every soil into one of 12 soil orders. Here are the dominant orders found in this survey area.

Mollisols

Fertile grassland soils with thick, dark topsoil. Among the best for agriculture, building, and gardening.

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

Inceptisols

Young but developing soils found in mountains and river terraces. Variable properties — check drainage and bedrock depth.

Aridisols

Dry-climate soils with low organic matter. Often have caliche layers that make excavation difficult. Low shrink-swell is good for foundations.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

Most soils are generally favorable for residential construction. Standard foundations are usually viable, though site-specific evaluation is always recommended.

Septic Systems

About 21% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.

Gardening & Agriculture

Drainage is generally favorable for gardening. Adding compost and mulch will improve fertility and water retention. Test your soil's pH before planting — most vegetables prefer 6.0-7.0.